
Jamestown & ND cities to launch multi-year effort to eradicate hazardous lead water lines
Officials are hunting for leaded water pipes throughout older neighborhoods in North Dakota. This begins the multi-million dollar process of replacing lead service lines ahead an upcoming federal deadline in November 2027. Under the EPA's 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Revisions, every water system was required to submit an...
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The 47th annual Runnin' O' the Green overcomes winter storm to support local orgs
The 47th annual Runnin' O' the Green kicked off Saturday as winter weather came down around an event that encapsulates the community spirit of Jamestown. People boasting gaudy green attire, and a few green garden gnomes, traversed the snowy terrain as residents witnessed the most people walking about town that we see a...
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Innocent grandmother spends more than 5 months in jail for AI error that identified her in Fargo fraud case
A case of mistaken identity involving AI facial recognition software has led to a civil lawsuit and national scrutiny after a Tennessee grandmother spent more than 5 months in jail for a crime she did not commit, according to first reporting by Matt Henson of WDAY. Angela Lipps, 50, was wrongly identified by Fargo poli...
Mar 13, 2026

Jamestown braces for Saturday snow, winter storm watch remains south of city
The annual Runnin' O' the Green takes place Saturday, and participants may have to bear a bit of snow! While a Winter Storm Watch remains in effect for much of southern North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota this weekend, Jamestown is currently excluded from the watch area. The National Weather Service is watching a...
Mar 13, 2026

ND braces for winter storm, 70 mph gusts, thunder, fire warning
A high-impact winter weather system is tearing through the region today, with North Dakota facing a combination of high fire danger in the west and near-blizzard conditions in the north. The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for much of western and central North Dakota, including the Jamestown are...
Mar 12, 2026

Jamestown woman awaiting charges after attacking police officer during welfare check
A 21-year-old woman from Jamestown is in custody, facing potential assault charges, following a violent encounter with law enforcement during a welfare check Wednesday morning. Officers were dispatched to an apartment on the 900 block of Thomas Avenue at around 11 a.m. for a welfare check on Emily Leona Sather. Accordi...
Mar 12, 2026

Blizzard conditions possible for North Dakota Thursday night
Residents should prepare for a volatile day of weather Thursday, as a powerful system brings a messy mix of snow, rain, and potentially damaging wind gusts to Jamestown. Northeast ND is at the highest risk of accumulating snow of about 2 inches tomorrow, but patchy blowing snow in our neck of the woods may prove to be ...
Mar 11, 2026

Summit Carbon permit for CO2 storage voided by ND Judge
In a significant legal defeat for Summit Carbon Solutions, a second North Dakota district judge has ruled that the state's carbon dioxide storage laws are unconstitutional, effectively revoking the company's permits for underground sequestration, according to reporting by Jacob Orledge from the North Dakota Monitor. Th...
Mar 11, 2026

Kyle Schumacher with Eckman's Auto Service Receives Customer Service Award
The Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce has named Kyle Schumacher of Eckman's Auto Service as the March recipient of the Customer Service Award, honoring his creative problem-solving and dedication to safety. The award was presented by the Chamber Ambassador Committee, after Schumacher was nominated for adapting a vehic...
Mar 11, 2026

North Dakota jails and prisons implementing new Jamestown-led reentry initiatives
According to reporting by Michael Standaert from the ND News Cooperative, two major criminal justice initiatives approved last year by the ND Legislature are reaching the point of implementation, offering new pathways for both low-level offenders and those nearing release from incarceration. One program has been used r...
Mar 10, 2026
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